Shareholders Approve Significant Capital Flexibility, Including 20% Share Allotment Mandate

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Hesai Group shareholders approved amendments to the company's articles of association, including mandates allowing directors to issue up to 20% additional Class B shares and repurchase up to 10% of outstanding shares.

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• Share Allotment Mandate Approved

  Directors are authorized to issue up to 20% of the total number of issued Class B ordinary shares, providing significant capital raising flexibility. If all authorized shares were issued, dilution would be 20%.

• Share Repurchase Mandate Approved

  Directors are authorized to repurchase up to 10% of the company's own shares and/or American depositary shares, which could be accretive to shareholder value.

• Articles of Association Amended

  Shareholders approved the third amended and restated memorandum and articles of association, updating corporate governance and weighted voting rights provisions.

• Shares Re-designated

  50,000,000 authorized but unissued and un-designated shares were re-designated as Class B ordinary shares, increasing the pool for future Class B issuances.

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Shareholders of Hesai Group have granted the board significant flexibility regarding future capital management. The approval of a mandate to issue up to 20% of current outstanding Class B shares provides the company with substantial headroom for future capital raises, which could be dilutive if fully utilized. Concurrently, the approval of a mandate to repurchase up to 10% of shares offers a mechanism to return value to shareholders or offset some dilution. The amendments to the memorandum and articles of association also update the company's corporate governance framework, including provisions for weighted voting rights and board committees. Investors should monitor any future announcements regarding the actual execution of these mandates, particularly the timing and pricing of any share issuances or repurchases.